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Incubator Q&A What possible abilities could I add to my fictional human enhancement technique

Here are a few ideas: see-behind: the user can sense objects that are hidden from view, e.g. someone behind a door, or things in a wall. Works only on close people or objects (say, no further ...

posted 15d ago by celtschk‭

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#1: Initial revision by user avatar celtschk‭ · 2025-03-16T20:28:58Z (15 days ago)
Here are a few ideas:

  * see-behind: the user can sense objects that are hidden from view, e.g. someone behind a door, or things in a wall. Works only on close people or objects (say, no further than the person's body height). Works only for people who already have a photographic memory.

  * justified-paranoia: the  user has the ability to sense any imminent danger. The danger cannot be identified, but its presence can be clearly noted. Only accessible to naturally anxious people.

  * aura-of-truth: the user has an effect on nearby people that makes them more likely to say the truth. You still cannot rely on anyone saying the truth if he wouldn't have otherwise, but them saying the truth, possibly unintentionally, is much more likely under the influence by the user. Only available to people who are themselves honest by nature.

  * undisturbed-view: the user's sight is not affected by bright light which would otherwise blind them. For example, they will still see if in the darkness someone suddenly shines into their face with a flashlight, and they can look directly into the sun without harm. Only available to people with a strong natural curiosity.

  * sleepless: the user needs less sleep than normal. Expert users can go several days without sleep without feeling any negative effects. Only available to people who are generally very active.